Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro Rivals $350-$500 Headphones at $200

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Nov 6

$200 Space 2 Pro headphones deliver sound, design and call quality that Engadget says can compete with Apple, Bose and Sony models costing $350 to $500.
31 hours of tested battery life with ANC on slightly beat Anker's 30-hour claim, while the new Thus chip and six-mic array produced standout voice clarity with little robotic distortion.
ANC was the main weakness: office chatter and keyboard clicks were reduced well, but constant noise sources like white-noise machines and loud fans still leaked through.
Hear ID 5.0, spatial audio and preset tuning added little over the default sound, and a possible AI note-taking feature remains TBD with paid transcription plans starting at $8.33 a month.
The review concludes Anker has moved beyond a budget-brand label, offering a credible premium over-ear alternative at less than half the price of top flagship rivals.